Lumix S1vs Lumix S1R

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Lumix Lumix S1 Lumix Lumix S1 (2019) From £1499 Best for Landscape, studio & professional stills on L-mount View Lumix S1
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Lumix Lumix S1R Lumix Lumix S1R (2019) From £2499 Best for High-resolution landscape, commercial & studio photography View Lumix S1R

Which should you buy?

Landscape, Studio & Professional Stills On L-Mount — Lumix S1 (2019): Built like a tank with one of the finest viewfinders ever made — the S1 is the choice for photographers who prioritise build quality and IBIS over AF speed.

High-Resolution Landscape, Commercial & Studio Photography — Lumix S1R (2019): A 47MP full-frame resolution powerhouse with one of the finest EVFs ever made — the S1R rewards careful, deliberate photography.

↓ Full specifications below

Lumix S1 (2019)

  • L-mount system photographers who want a rugged, weather-sealed full-frame body for demanding conditions
  • Landscape and studio photographers who value exceptional IBIS and an outstanding EVF
  • Video professionals who need V-Log and 4K/60p in a robust, weather-sealed body
  • Leica SL users who want a more affordable second body on the same L-mount system

Lumix S1R (2019)

  • Landscape photographers who want maximum resolution in a weather-sealed, IBIS-equipped full-frame body
  • Commercial and product photographers who need 47MP detail with the option of 187MP composite shots
  • Studio portrait photographers who want the finest EVF available alongside a high-resolution sensor
  • Leica SL2 users who want a more affordable L-mount high-resolution alternative

Quick take: The lumix s1r has the highest resolution at 47mp; the lumix s1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Lumix S1 (2019)Lumix S1R (2019)
Price £1,499 £2,499
Sensor 24.2MP full-frame CMOS 47.3MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution 24.2MP 47.3MP
Video 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade)
Autofocus DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops
Burst Rate 9fps continuous with AF/AE 9fps continuous with AF/AE
Battery Life ~380 shots (CIPA) ~360 shots (CIPA)
Weight 898g body only 898g body only
Dimensions 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available
Screen 3.2" touchscreen, tilting 3.2" touchscreen, tilting
Mount L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma)
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks
Genre Lumix S1Lumix S1R
Landscape
9.0
9.0
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Vlogging & Video
9.0
7.0
Travel
7.0
7.0
Street
4.0
4.0
Sports
4.0
4.0
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